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The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 2026 dodged some rainy weather and held their graduation ceremony inside Elbert County Elementary School May 22. Regardless of the venue change the class was unable to resist the urge to toss their caps in the air after the completion of the ceremony. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Hats off: Elbert County Comprehensive High School holds 2026 graduation

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School's annual graduation ceremony was held last week, meaning new winners of the Principal's Cup and Faculty Cup were announced. D.K. Winn was named as the winner of the Faculty Cup while D.J. Fortson was the winner of the Principal's Cup.
The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Back to back: Elbert County golf wins second straight state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Elbert County golf team better make some more space in that trophy room of theirs.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County Comprehensive High School seniors Alyssa Childers (left) and Quang Ngyuen (right) pose alongside a collection of their works displayed in the Bennett-Jossey Gallery in the media center of ECCHS. The senior duo have also competed in the Georgia 10th District Congressional Art Competition. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

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Elbert County's Ngyuen and Childers make waves with art

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The far-side wall of the Elbert County Comprehensive High School media center is currently home to a sprawling art exhibition featuring a multitude of clashing styles.
Elbert County senior Jose Rodriguez stole 10 bases, recorded two hits and scored six runs across two games against Chattooga in the first round of the state tournament. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County senior Jose Rodriguez stole 10 bases, recorded two hits and scored six runs across two games against Chattooga in the first round of the state tournament. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils take care of Chattooga in first round of GHSA baseball A state tournament

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is on to the sweet sixteen of the GHSA Class A Division I state tournament after sweeping a playoff doubleheader against Chattooga in the first round Friday afternoon.
The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

Elbert County JROTC drill team adds two more state championships

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High school's JROTC program continued its recent dominance after the program added two more state championships to its growing collection.
Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Elbert County’s Zoe Evans signs to play flag football at Emmanuel University

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School flag football program may still be in its infancy, but it’s already produced one college athlete.
Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County’s Gracie Kidd signs to play college tennis

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Elbert County tennis senior Gracie Kidd made her college plans official Thursday afternoon when she signed to play tennis at Emmanuel University prior to the team’s practice.Kidd was joined by family and teammates at the signing.
Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Nolan Henderson watches as Madden Drake prepares to putt. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County golf teams each play pair of tournaments

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
It was a busy few days for the Elbert County golf teams. Over the weekend, the boys’ team traveled to Dalton for the Five Star Invitational Saturday while the girls competed at the West Georgia Lady Invitational in LaGrange from Friday to Saturday.